Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
Slow and steady beats the virus odds
“You know how you feel when you don’t know how you feel? That’s how I feel.” Unknown This quote reflects how I was feeling when I heard the Premier’s announcement regarding the easing of COVID-19..
How the pandemic is impacting people with eating disorders
In a mere eight months, the entire human population has been confronted with a new, mysterious illness we refer to as COVID-19. Many of us have developed a comprehensive understanding of Covid, and the risks..
Connection — a powerful lesson from the pandemic
9.30 pm on a Wednesday. I’m exhausted from another relentless day of remote learning with my two young children. I could say I’m looking forward to the upcoming weekend, but that would be a lie...
COVID-19 and the elderly: Survival of the fittest, a generational debate
A disturbing and unfathomable chain of thought is doing the rounds. It’s a dilemma that seems to have no reasonable answer; a generational debate between the young and their longer-term economic survival and our elders..
For three hours, my children put COVID-19 out of the picture
Everyone is feeling the impact of dramatic changes due to COVID-19. As with the virus itself, no-one is immune to the effects of our changed world. You don’t need to have had the virus to..
Coronavirus misconceptions; But it’s just the flu!
Like me, you may have had enough of the constant speculation and guesstimating regarding the COVID-19 situation in Australia, particularly within Victoria. We’re being bombarded with constant arguments from people who are either too selfish..
The time for warnings is over: Follow the rules, do it for you’re family
Disappointing, frustrating, infuriating; such words come to mind when thinking of the COVID-19 situation facing Australia. It has become increasingly obvious that some people think it’s okay to flaunt the guidelines we’ve been continuously asked,..
Stop the blame game: It’s time to unite not fight
7 July 2020, 3.30pm As I begin to write, a large part of Victoria comes to a standstill, watching and waiting anxiously for their leader to speak. I am no exception: “Please don’t put us..
Navigating the COVID-19 Loss of Lifestyle and Grief
Recently, my writing has focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and its implications on myself and the wider community. I’ve shared personal thoughts, feelings and rants to an audience I may never meet in person. My..
Isolation, loneliness and disconnection; the next pandemic in waiting.
COVID-19 is proving to be a challenge for everyone, not only for those who catch the virus. The effects may have deeper repercussions than the virus itself. This is particularly relevant for those of us..